Water helps headaches

This week’s historic cold snap could lead to more than just frostbite and dead batteries. As the Twin Cities braces for cold not seen in decades, homeowners could deal with a rude and costly surprise: ruptured pipes. Remember the brutal winter of 2013-2014, when the Twin Cities was hit with the coldest winter in more than 35 years? How could you forget? That winter led to a spike in frozen pipes inside and outside homes, causing major headaches for residents and keeping local plumbers busy. If you become one of the unfortunate ones this week, don’t panic. Remember these tips, which are recommended by the American Red Cross: If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation. Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running … [Read more...] about Frozen water pipes? Historic cold snap to blame. Here’s what to do.

Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, Associated Press Updated 8:40 am CDT, Thursday, August 30, 2018 In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 photo, Mark Stoeckle throws a bucket into New York's East River. Scientists say scooping a bottle of water or a sample of soil can be enough to detect the genetic material of endangered or elusive species. It's an approach that can help them better monitor and protect the environment. less In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 photo, Mark Stoeckle throws a bucket into New York's East River. Scientists say scooping a bottle of water or a sample of soil can be enough to detect the genetic material of ... more Photo: Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, AP In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 photo, student Caroline Beit prepares to filter samples of water collected from the East River in New York. Scientists say scooping a bottle of water or a sample of soil can be enough to detect genetic material of endangered or … [Read more...] about Telltale bits of DNA help track past and elusive wildlife

Jessica Contrera, The Washington Post Published 5:27 pm PDT, Sunday, August 5, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Washington Post Photo By Bonnie Jo Mount Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 Mary Hendricks, a customer service agent, listens to a veteran on the White House VA Hotline last month. The creation of the 24/7 line was a campaign promise of President Trump. Mary Hendricks, a customer service agent, listens to a veteran on the White House VA Hotline last month. The creation of the 24/7 line was a campaign promise of President Trump. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Bonnie Jo Mount Image 2 of 5 Hotline … [Read more...] about Trump promised to fix veterans’ problems; now they call his hotline desperate for help

Watering holes near the main entrance to Coors Field are suffering an alarming customer drought during what should be the high season for sports bars. Their owners blame a natural gas pipeline project that Xcel Energy says is dragging on far longer than expected. Meters along Blake Street from Park Avenue West to 19th Street are covered with red bags, forcing potential patrons of bars like the 23-year-old Sports Column to park in lots blocks away. The meters will be bagged for as long as the installation of a new 20-inch natural gas main continues. That is killing business at the Sports Column at 1930 Blake St., where lunch traffic is down by 50 percent and worker hours are being slashed. “If I’m not making money, then my employees are not making money,” manager Kyle Hesseltine said. It’s bad all around.” The months surrounding the Colorado Rockies season usually help establishments recover from a slow winter, Hesseltine said. “Months like … [Read more...] about Pipeline project causes parking headaches for sports bars near Coors Field